DayZ

A guide to uninstall DayZ from your computer

You can find below detailed information on how to remove DayZ for Windows. It is produced by Bohemia Interactive. Further information on Bohemia Interactive can be seen here. Click on http://www.dayzgame.com to get more data about DayZ on Bohemia Interactive's website. DayZ is commonly set up in the C:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\DayZ folder, depending on the user's decision. DayZ's complete uninstall command line is C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe. Steam.exe is the programs's main file and it takes close to 2.94 MB (3077712 bytes) on disk.

The following executables are installed together with DayZ. They occupy about 27.30 MB (28628344 bytes) on disk.

• GameOverlayUI.exe (374.08 KB)
• Steam.exe (2.94 MB)
• steamerrorreporter.exe (499.58 KB)
• steamerrorreporter64.exe (554.08 KB)
• streaming_client.exe (1.72 MB)
• uninstall.exe (201.10 KB)
• WriteMiniDump.exe (277.79 KB)
• html5app_steam.exe (1.25 MB)
• steamservice.exe (816.08 KB)
• steamwebhelper.exe (1.97 MB)
• wow_helper.exe (65.50 KB)
• x64launcher.exe (383.58 KB)
• x86launcher.exe (373.58 KB)
• appid_10540.exe (189.24 KB)
• appid_10560.exe (189.24 KB)
• appid_17300.exe (233.24 KB)
• appid_17330.exe (489.24 KB)
• appid_17340.exe (221.24 KB)
• appid_6520.exe (2.26 MB)
• vrcmd.exe (1.20 MB)
• vrcmd_x64.exe (1.57 MB)
• vrserver.exe (1.29 MB)
• OculusConfigUtil.exe (6.11 MB)

...click to view all... Numerous files, folders and registry entries will not be uninstalled when you want to remove DayZ from your PC.

Folders left behind when you uninstall DayZ:

• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\BattlEye\dayz
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA app\NvBackend\ApplicationOntology\data\wrappers\dayz
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA app\NvBackend\Recommendations\dayz

The files below are left behind on your disk by DayZ when you uninstall it:

• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\BattlEye\dayz\BELauncher.ini
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\BattlEye\dayz\BEService_x64.exe
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\bisignCache.nson
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-01-03_21-52-15.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-01-17_15-36-40.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-01-18_14-58-12.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-01-21_06-36-39.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-01-21_08-58-14.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-01-21_16-54-05.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-01-24_22-20-47.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-01-24_22-21-14.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-02-07_15-10-41.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-02-11_17-36-24.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-02-15_14-43-36.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-02-22_05-34-15.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-02-23_03-12-46.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\DayZLauncher_2025-02-23_09-36-44.mdmp
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\FavouriteServers.xml
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1559212036\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1565871491\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1623711988\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1644467354\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1646187754\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1819514788\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1827241477\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1828439124\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1832448183\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1836257061\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1869021368\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1895432270\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\1932611410\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2116157322\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2122332595\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2170927235\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2276010135\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2291785308\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2291785437\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2303554682\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2345073965\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2444247391\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2449234595\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2458896948\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2464526692\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2490100317\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2536780687\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2545327648\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2572328470\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2576460232\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2651195301\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2691041685\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2728497953\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2786677604\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2786823675\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2792982069\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2792984177\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2793893086\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2822125184\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2828486817\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2828487396\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2868091107\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2891546953\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2892071837\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2903723881\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2909935986\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2923955194\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2931560672\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2940294109\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2971190303\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2973778919\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2976221874\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\2988099206\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\3066374918\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\3070854755\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\3231386993\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\images\3277191886\thumbnail.jpg
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Local.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Logs\DayZLauncher_Exception_20250124T222038.txt
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Logs\DayZLauncher_Exception_20250124T222113.txt
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Logs\FileSync.log
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Logs\Launcher.1.log
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Logs\Launcher.log
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Logs\ServerBrowser.Service.1.log
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Logs\ServerBrowser.Service.log
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Logs\Steam.Native.log
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Logs\Steam.Wrap.log
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Misc.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\News.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Parameters.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\pboCache.nson
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Presets\dayz.defaultpreset2
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\ServerBrowser.Settings.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Servers.Banned.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Servers.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Servers.Monetized.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Servers.Official.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\Steam.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ Launcher\UGC.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ\Admin_NVG\AdminList.json
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ\BattlEye\BEClient_x64.dll
• C:\UserNames\UserName\AppData\Local\DayZ\crash_2025-06-17_05-48-26.log

Usually the following registry data will not be cleaned:

• HKEY_CURRENT_UserName\Software\NVIDIA Corporation\Ansel\DayZ
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\RADAR\HeapLeakDetection\DiagnosedApplications\DayZ_x64.exe
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Steam App 221100
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\bohemia interactive\dayz

A way to remove DayZ from your PC with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

DayZ is a program by Bohemia Interactive. Sometimes, computer users choose to erase it. Sometimes this is easier said than done because uninstalling this by hand requires some know-how related to removing Windows programs manually. One of the best SIMPLE solution to erase DayZ is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your system, add it. This is a good step because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is the best uninstaller and all around utility to take care of your system.

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by clicking on the DOWNLOAD NOW button
• install Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and wealth of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful system utility.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button


5. A list of the programs existing on your PC will be made available to you

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find DayZ or simply click the Search feature and type in "DayZ". If it is installed on your PC the DayZ app will be found very quickly. After you select DayZ in the list of apps, the following data regarding the program is shown to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding DayZ, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Details regarding the application you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for DayZ:

• The web site of the program is: http://www.dayzgame.com
• The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steam.exe

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation page will appear. accept the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove DayZ.


8. After uninstalling DayZ, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items of DayZ that have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing DayZ with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or folders are left behind on your PC.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall DayZ by Bohemia Interactive from your PC, we are not saying that DayZ by Bohemia Interactive is not a good application. This text only contains detailed instructions on how to uninstall DayZ in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.